Sir Genevieve (1869)

By Sarah E. Chester

Book Overview

Sir Genevieve is a novel written by Sarah E. Chester and published in 1869. The story is set in medieval England and follows the life of the protagonist, Sir Genevieve, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to become a knight. She is driven by her desire to prove her worth and make a name for herself in a male-dominated society.As a knight, Sir Genevieve faces various challenges and obstacles, including battles, court politics, and personal struggles. She also finds herself torn between her duty as a knight and her feelings for a young woman she meets during her travels.The novel explores themes of gender roles, identity, love, and honor. It offers a unique perspective on medieval society and the challenges faced by women who dared to defy societal norms.Overall, Sir Genevieve is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied expectations and forged her own path in a world that was not always welcoming to her.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166989364
• ISBN13: 9781166989361
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"